5.11.2010

Zipper Rosette & Pearl Necklace

It's time for another selfish craft!!   Come on, I know you want to make something for yourself...
How about a zipper rosette & pearl necklace?! 
I needed a new accessory.  Something pretty.  Something fun.  Something I could make.  Zipper rosettes and zipper necklaces are nothing new, but I decided to create my own "zipper something".  So here is my take on it...

There are tons of tutorials out there for making a zipper rosette.  I like this tutorial by Sumo's Sweet Stuff.  I used 2 zippers that I bought at Wal-Mart for cheap.  When I snipped my zippers in half, I used a half zipper for the small rosettes. I sewed the 2 halves of my other zipper together to create a bigger rosette for the center. I secured the rosettes to an old friendship necklace I've had since middle school using felt and hot glue.

But when I was done, it just needed something extra.  I toyed around with beads and jewels.  My sister, the accessory genius, suggested pearls.  I love the combination of zippers and pearls!
My sister is a lovely model, isn't she?!
I'm pretty proud of myself.  I am lovin' my new necklace!!

19 comments:

  1. TashaMay 11, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    So fun!! I am loving all the fun necklaces out there right now. I really need to try my hand at them :)

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  2. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}May 11, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Very fun!! I've been keeping an eye out for zippers on sale so I can make something, anything out of them. The beads really make the flower pop! Stop by my blog sometime today for a special award. ;)

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  3. Shayna @ Texas MonkeyMay 11, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Very cute and fun, I love the pearl addition.

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  4. Amy @ Positively SplendidMay 11, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Darling! The pearl really set these off!

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  5. Pati @ A Crafty EscapeMay 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    looks awesome... love it with the pearls!

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  6. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet StuffMay 11, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks for the shout out! :) Your necklace turned out great - I LOVE the pearls with the zippers!

    Thanks again!
    Sumo

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  7. HeatherMay 12, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    these are so cute and I can't wait until I can wear necklaces around my grabby little guy! Visiting from Night Owl Crafting. :)

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  8. LeslieMay 12, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I am loving this cute necklace. I am adding this to my to do list. Thanks for linking it up to Hoo's got talent!

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  9. DoneneMay 13, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    very cute! I like the pearl embellishment!

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  10. KaysiMay 13, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    That is super cute! I really want to make out!

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  11. Ashlee MarieMay 13, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    CUTE~ I love zippers. I have a ton of zipper crafts I've done recently. Can't wait until baby week!

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  12. BecMay 15, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    so flippin' cool! I have a friend who is a fashion designer and she uses zippers in unconventional ways and I think she should get you to make some of these to go with her designs ;)

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  13. LoriMay 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Very cool..

    Thanks so much for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another great party!

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  14. michelle@somedaycraftsMay 17, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Thanks for linking up for Whatever Goes Wednesday!! Your necklace looks really cute!!

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  15. Heather @ Raising Memories BlogMay 17, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Hey Thanks so much for linking up at Sharing Time! I look forward to seeing what you might link to next week! :)
    ~Heather

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  16. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 18, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Adorable! Love the zippers and the pearls are the perfect touch. Thanks again for joining the Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it. ~Stephanie Lynn

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  17. LuckyStarErinMay 18, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    It looks awesome! I need to make one, too!

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  18. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Oh this turned out soooo cute! I love them! thanks so much for linking up!

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  19. PauletteNovember 16, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    very cute!l like your work!

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